How far is Franklin, TN from Fairview, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Fairview, TN is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.04 mi
00h 22m
Flight
14.66 mi
23.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.66 mi
Kilometers
23.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.04 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:37 PM CST
Return by in Franklin
Fri, Nov 6, 3:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-11-06T15:14
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:37 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
9 mi
00h 11m
To Fairview
9.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Fairview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Fairview.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    99 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Fairview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 65%
Main Street
0.17 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
0.12 mi · 1%
Public Square
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 96

Turn left onto State Highway 96

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
00h 11m from Franklin
Leave By
7:44 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Franklin and Partly Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Fairview?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Franklin and 9.1 miles from Fairview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Franklin and Partly Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pegram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.

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Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 14.66 mi (23.59 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9820100, -87.1214000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Fairview (-87.1214, 35.98201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.71
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $2.36 $4.71
Mid-grade $4.15 $2.66 $5.31
Premium $4.56 $2.92 $5.84
Diesel $5.90 $3.77 $7.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Fairview. The current time is 15:14:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.